{"id":771873,"date":"2026-02-18T05:00:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T05:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/771873\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T05:00:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T05:00:16","slug":"joshua-zirkzee-posts-highlight-of-manchester-united-linked-midfielder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/771873\/","title":{"rendered":"Joshua Zirkzee posts highlight of Manchester United linked midfielder"},"content":{"rendered":"


\n Image Credits: Imago Images <\/p>\n

Manchester United\u2019s midfield overhaul remains one of the key talking points heading into the summer window.<\/p>\n

With Casemiro set to depart at the end of the season<\/a> and long-term depth still under evaluation, the club are widely anticipated to prioritise reinforcements in central areas.<\/p>\n

Despite Kobbie Mainoo\u2019s recent resurgence and Bruno Fernandes continuing to anchor the creative burden, it is clear that whoever is appointed as the permanent head-coach will want greater balance and tactical control in the engine room next season.<\/p>\n

We have previously reported on United\u2019s ongoing scouting across Europe, particularly in the German Bundesliga, as the recruitment team assess profiles capable of dictating tempo while offering defensive stability.<\/p>\n

One name that has consistently resurfaced in those discussions is VfB Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller.<\/p>\n

The United forward took to Instagram to share a throwback clip of Stiller delivering a delightful free-kick assist for Bayern Munich II six years ago \u2013 a set-piece that Zirkzee finished with a crisp volley.<\/p>\n

Zirkzee tagged the German midfielder directly in the story, instantly catching the attention of supporters.<\/p>\n

The timing is interesting.<\/p>\n

Six months ago, we covered reports suggesting United have explored a potential move for Stiller before Fabrizio Romano clarified there were zero negotiations underway<\/a>, contradicting earlier claims that talks were advanced.<\/p>\n

That situation ultimately cooled, with Stuttgart retaining their midfielder.<\/p>\n

In October, we also reported that United continued monitoring Angelo Stiller closely amid wider midfield concerns.<\/p>\n

At the time, Stuttgart were believed to value the 24-year-old at over \u20ac50 million<\/a>, despite his contract containing a \u20ac40 million release clause that the German club can neutralise with a \u20ac2 million payment to regain full negotiating control.<\/p>\n

Stiller\u2019s profile fits the type that is missing from the current crop at the club: press-resistant, tactically intelligent, capable of progressing play from deep while shielding the defence.<\/p>\n

With 5 assists in the Bundesliga this season, and growing international recognition with Germany, his stock continues to rise.<\/p>\n

Zirkzee\u2019s post may simply be nostalgia \u2013 a nod to former academy days at Bayern.<\/p>\n

Or it may be a subtle show of admiration for a player that has been linked with a move to Old Trafford.<\/p>\n

Either way, it has reignited conversation around a midfielder who remains firmly on United\u2019s radar.<\/p>\n

\"Joshua<\/p>\n

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